Art of Governing Coherently

This book is a simple, logical and practical implementation guide for boards that have adopted or are considering adoption of either Coherent GovernanceÒ or Policy GovernanceÒ.

Linda J. Dawson has more than 35 years of experience as a skilled author, consultant, coach and facilitator with a career in teaching and administration, agency public relations, and association leadership. As an executive with the Colorado Association of School Boards, she developed widely regarded governance training programs recognized at the national and international levels. The ensuing demand for her services led to her decision to co-found AGI: Aspen Group International LLC in 1993.

Preface Acknowledgements Chapter 1: A Word About Governing Models Chapter 2: Rolling Out Your Model Chapter 3: Monitoring Governance Culture and Board-CEO Relations Policies Chapter 4: Monitoring Operational Expectations Policies Chapter 5: Monitoring Results Policies Chapter 6: Evaluating the CEO in this New Governing Environment Chapter 7: Engagement Chapter 8: The Board's Annual Work Plan Chapter 9: The Board's New Meeting Agenda Chapter 10: Change: It's a Leadership Conundrum Chapter 11: Now What? Appendix A: Operational Expectation Monitoring Report Appendix B: Operational Expectation Monitoring Report Appendix C: Results Monitoring Report (Step 1) Appendix D: Results Monitoring Report (Step 2) Appendix E: Engagement through Key Communicators Appendix F: Engagement Plan to further Define Results Appendix G: Board Listening Campaign Appendix H: Board Meeting Agenda: School Board Appendix I: Quarterly Corporate Board Meeting Agenda Glossary About the Authors